{"product_id":"bodegas-bhilar-eterea-kripan-sasikume-bastardo-rioja-doca-spain","title":"Bodegas Bhilar - Eterea Kripan 'Sasikume' Bastardo, Rioja DOCa, Spain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-524\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69badea7-9a7c-8333-97c7-87bb37914351-30\" data-turn-id=\"request-69badea7-9a7c-8333-97c7-87bb37914351-30\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"b69e6745-8d2e-4c26-955e-bc51cf89abd3\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eJuicy red currant, sour cherry, and delicate floral aromatics give the 2024 Bodegas Bhilar - Eterea Kripan 'Sasikume' Bastardo an immediately lifted and energetic personality. Born from an experimental biodynamic vineyard planted to reconnect Rioja with the historic Bastardo grape, the wine embraces a lighter, fresher expression shaped by whole-cluster fermentation, horse farming, and minimal intervention. Melanie Hickman’s imaginative approach combines precision and spontaneity, resulting in a wine that feels playful, mineral-driven, and unmistakably alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eOwners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melanie Hickman and David Sampedro\u003cbr data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melanie Hickman\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bastardo (Trousseau)\u003cbr data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic\u003cbr data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eProduction Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous fermentation, unfined, unfiltered, lees aged\u003cbr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eVineyard Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 hectares\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eVineyard Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in 2018\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horse-plowed, minimal tillage, contour-planted vineyard\u003cbr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eTraining System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple Cordon Royat\u003cbr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole cluster fermentation in concrete tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e One month on fine lees before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eLight, lifted, and vibrant, the wine opens with aromas of tart raspberry, wild strawberry, rose petal, flint, and fresh herbs layered with subtle earthy nuances. The palate is energetic and finely textured, delivering juicy red fruit, crunchy acidity, and delicate mineral tension. Notes of cranberry, sour cherry, crushed stone, and gentle spice glide across a silky, airy frame, finishing fresh, savory, and lightly wild with a persistent saline edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eWinemaker’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eBodegas Bhilar was founded by David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman with a vision centered on biodiversity, regenerative farming, and authentic village expression in Rioja Alavesa. Working primarily from Elvillar, the estate farms organically and biodynamically while incorporating traditional practices such as horse plowing to minimize environmental impact and preserve soil vitality. Melanie Hickman’s Eterea Kripan project explores experimental and historically inspired wines that challenge conventional Rioja expectations while remaining deeply rooted in place. Sasikume represents both a revival of forgotten viticultural history and a forward-looking expression of sustainable, terroir-driven winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eServe slightly chilled at 54–58°F in a Burgundy-style glass. Excellent with charcuterie, grilled mushrooms, roast poultry, tapas, herb-roasted vegetables, or lightly smoked dishes. Its bright acidity and delicate structure also make it especially appealing alongside earthy cheeses and Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S\u0026M Selections","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42235790098487,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Bodegas_Bhilar_-_Eterea_Kripan_Sasikume_Bastardo_Rioja_DOCa_Spain_2024.png?v=1779132525","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/bodegas-bhilar-eterea-kripan-sasikume-bastardo-rioja-doca-spain","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}